REVEREND FR. ENRIQUE ALVAREZ Pastor / Párroco

REVEREND FR. TRISTAN LAFORTEZA Parochial Vicar / Vicario Parroquial

DEACON MARK HOLT Business Manager / Administrador

DEACON MARK HRONICEK

DEACON DON GALLI

DENISE REMICK School Principal / Director de La Escuela

BONNIE JOHNSON Faith Formation / Catecismo

JOHN WIHL Music Ministry / Ministerio de Música

Holy FamilyC a t H o l i C C H u r C H

i g l e s i a C a t ó l i C a d e

la sagrada Familia7817 Old Auburn Road • Citrus Heights, California 95610

Phone (916) 723-2494 • Fax (916) 723-0199Email: holyfamilychurch@surewest.net

Website: www.holyfamilycitrusheights.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURSHORAS DE OFICINA DE LA PARROQUIA

Monday - Friday / Lunes - Viernes 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays / Sábada y Domingo Closed

MASS SCHEDULE - HORARIO DE MISASDaily Mass (Mon-Fri) / Misa Diaria (Lunes-Viernes) 8:30 am

Saturday Vigil / Vigilia Sabatina 4:30 pm (English); 6:30 pm (en Español)

Sunday / Domingo 8:30 am, 12:00 noon, and 6:00 pm (in English); 10:00 am (en Español)

Holy Days / Días de Fiesta 8:30 am, 6:00 p.m. (in English); 7:30 p.m. (en Español)

CONFESSIONS - CONFESIONESThursday / Jueves 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (in English and Spanish)

In addition to the time shown, confessions are available by appointment in English and Spanish.

Además de estos horarios, las confesiones están disponibles pidiendo cita y son en inglés o español.

MARRIAGES - MATRIMONIOSSix months advance notice requested -

Please contact the parish office.

Avisar seis meses antes - Por favor contacte la oficina de la parroquia.

BAPTISMS - BAUTISMOSPlease contact the Parish Office (916) 723-2494

PREGNANCY CRISIS HELP — CALL 1-800-712-HELP HURTING AFTER ABORTION? — CALL 1-888-HOPE-790

Building Together the LEGACY of Holy Family –The Journey of our FaithConstruyendo juntos el LEGADO de la Sagrada Familia – El camino de nuestra fe

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“For steadfast is his kindness toward us, and the fidelity of the LORD endures forever." Psalm 117:2

“Porque firme es su bondad hacia nosotros, y la fidelidad del Señor perdura para siempre." Salmo 117:2

TODAY – August 25, 2019

21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEWELCOME POTLUCK

Sunday, August 25th in the Community Center. (See Page 5.)

THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRYJoin us in the Community Center next Sunday. (See Page 5.)

SQUIRES AND ROSES MEETINGSunday, September 1 in the Community Center. (See Page 5.)

PARISH INTERNATIONAL FIESTASaturday & Sunday, September 7 & 8. (See Page 10.)

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STOREVolunteers needed after Masses. (See Page 5.)

THURSDAY IN THE CHURCHAnnouncing a new spiritual opportunity. (See Page 4.)

WELCOME SISTER PUEBLITOPlease see the introduction of our new resident. (See Page 5.)

SVDP FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALKSaturday, September 21st at Christ the King. (See Page 5.)

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDYDiscover Your Inheritance as a Child of God. (See Page 5.)

Building Together the “LEGACY” of Holy Family - The Journey of our Faith“For steadfast is his kindness toward us, and the

fidelity of the LORD endures forever." Psalm 117:2“Porque firme es su bondad hacia nosotros, y la

fidelidad del Señor perdura para siempre." Salmo 117:2

Building Together the “LEGACY” of Holy Family - The Journey of our Faith

August 25, 2019 - Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time“Praise the LORD all you nations; glorify him, all you peoples!” Ps 117:1

PRAISE!Breaking Open the Word – 21st Sunday in Ordinary TimeReadings: Isaiah 66:18-21 • Psalm 117:1-2 • Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 • Luke 13:22-30

OVERVIEW: God “desires all men to be saved to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Tim. 2:4). This week’s readings deal with the question of salvation and the Church’s mission, which is to “go out to all the world and tell the good news!” (Psalm 117). We have to assume that everyone we encounter can be saved, otherwise evangelization would be pointless. The passage from Isaiah was written around 520 B.C. at the end of the infamous Babylonian Captivity. Along with the restoration of Jerusalem came the hope that Israel would fulfill her divinely appointed mission to be a “light to the nations” (Is. 60:1-3). She would do so by manifesting the glory of God: “I come to gather nations of every language; they shall come and see my glory.” (Is. 66:18) The Hebrew word for “glory” is kabode, which is the same word is used to describe the manifestation of God at Mt. Sinai when he appeared in thunder and lightning. There, as in Isaiah, what is described is above all a liturgical event. “Nations of every language” will be brought together by God’s glory manifested in and through glorious worship. The “discipline” to which this week’s second reading refers is the persecution that the early Christians had been suffering. Hebrews was written to encourage Jewish converts who were in danger of abandoning the faith and returning to their old way of life. The letter focuses on the supremacy of Christ who is the perfect “reflection of the glory of God” (Heb. 1:3). This week’s gospel begins with a question that many of us have probably asked at one time or another: “Who will be saved?” Jesus doesn’t answer the question directly, but admonishes the questioner, and therefore each of us, to “strive to enter through the narrow gate.” It might seem that the gospel is the antithesis of the first reading, which is all-encompassing and inclusive. But they are actually two sides of the same coin: the kingdom of heaven is open to everyone, but everyone must pass through the “narrow gate” - Christ - who alone reveals the glory of God. The ‘door’ to heaven is open to all, but it is a very small door. To enter, one must stoop down and become small like a child. Only the humble of heart can enter the kingdom of heaven.

CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: "Praise is the form of prayer which recognizes most immediately that God is God. It lauds God for his own sake and gives him glory, quite beyond what he does, but simply because HE IS. It shares in the blessed happiness of the pure of heart who love God in faith before seeing him in glory.” [no. 2639]

POPE FRANCIS: "Without humility, without the ability to publicly acknowledge your sins and your own human frailty, you cannot attain salvation nor proclaim Christ, nor pretend to be his witness.” [Morning meditation, June 14, 2013]

LIFE APPLICATION: The Eucharist is a participation in the glory of Christ the High Priest who offered his body “once for all” (Heb. 10:10). The supreme sacrifice of our Lord manifests God’s love – His glory – in a singular way. “God is enthroned on the praises of his people” the Psalmist says (Psalm 22:3) thus the glory of God is revealed in the praises of God’s people assembled for worship. Those who truly love God express themselves in adoration, praise and worship. In our highly secularized culture where the glory of God is hidden from view, the liturgy “pulls back the curtain” allowing God’s glory to shine forth. That is why beautiful music and liturgy is so important. Beauty allows the radiance of God to shine forth; and like moths to a flame people are naturally drawn in. When it comes to evangelization and the Church’s mission to save souls, we can never underestimate the power of beauty to attract people to God. Beautiful churches, beautiful music and beautiful liturgy are crucial. But living beautiful lives is even more important. If we wish to save souls we must strive to become holy, even as God is holy; merciful as God is merciful. In a word, we must strive to be saints.

FOOD DONATIONS FOR THE C.L.R.S. FOOD CLOSETThe food item for this week is PORK AND BEANS. The food closet is always in need of clean paper and plastic grocery bags. We are also in need of more egg cartons. Please leave them in the gray tubs at the entrances to the church. Please do not leave dairy products, fresh/frozen meats, baked goods, pastries or bread in the food bins. Drop off canned or packaged (unopened) products only. Thank you for your support.

HELP US HELP OTHERS!Catholic Ladies Relief Society • Kim Malone 916-726-0255

Feed the Needy • Nora Martinez 916-727-1027

St. Vincent De Paul • Ben Ramos 916-722-0264

SHARING OUR TREASUREGENERAL COLLECTIONWeekly Goal $ 11,000.00July 28 ............................................................$ 8,482.00 August 4 ........................................................$ 9,479.00 August 11 ......................................................$ 9,806.00 August 18 ......................................................$ 9,682.00

YEAR-TO-DATE ...........................................$ 67,034.00Goal-to-Date (7 Weeks) $ 77,000.00Variance-to-Date $- 9,966.00Annual Goal (51 Weeks) $ 561,000.00

SPECIAL COLLECTIONSOur Lady of Assumption 8/15 .......................$ 2,517.00 The Church in Latin America 8/18 ................$ 2,016.00

E-Pay Collections to Date ................... $ 6,204.00 (This figure is included in the weekly total.)

CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF DECEMBER 2017 CAMPAIGN GOAL $5,000,000

PLEDGES - 331 to datePledged to Date $737,915Pledge Payments Received To Date $298,252

DONATIONS (Not Pledges)Non-pledge Donations - Received To Date $141,544Non-pledge Donations - June 2019 $4,422

TOTAL RECEIVED TO DATE $439,796

Building Together the “LEGACY” of Holy Family The Journey of our Faith

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Today: TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Is 66:18-21; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30Mon: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Mt 23:13-22Tue: St. Monica: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Mt 23:23-26Wed: St. Augustine: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Mt 23:27-32Thu: The Passion of Saint John the Baptist 1 Thes 3:7-13; Mk 6:17-29Fri: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Mt 25:1-13Sat: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Mt 25:14-30Sun: TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24; Lk 14:1, 7-14

MASS INTENTIONSMon: 8:30am Vanessa DeHaro -Int.Wed: 8:30am Jerry & Maria Kosan -Int.Fri: 8:30am Job DeHaro -Int.; Stephen Ferrie +Sat: 4:30pm Mina Juson + 6:30pm PRO POPULOSun: 10:00am Por las Almas del Purgatorio +

PRAYER CORNER Please remember in your prayers: Anthony I. Aka, Yole Ames, John Armitage, Dorothy Bain, John Bain, Jack Barca, Charlie Bausano, Ben Bautista, Elena Bernardino, Rachel Berry, Brown Family, Sonny Castro, Pheriot Conant, David, Rabina, Isabel, Maria Eugenia Delgado, Irene & Jesus Diaz de la Vega, Steve Fraher, Fredrick Franklin, Anne Galena, Thomas Baltazar Garcia, Laura Geoia, Kristen Gingrich, John Giusti, Eugenio Guzman, Stanley Hayes, Stewart Hayes, Linda Herrera, Michele Hock, Angie Yap Hopper, Gretti Keith, Linda & Conner Kosturos, Dorotea Loya, Tony Loya, Benigno Martinez, Mike Michener Martin Jeff & Courtney Nolasco, Joseph Oliveri, Chris Ornelas, Harold & Laura Parker, Maria Passarelli, Mary Perez, Nona Piha, Maureen Poeschl, Tom Poeschl, Adam Ponce, Maria Prentiss, Norma Pyle, Raymond Remick , Ava Robles, Maricel Sto. Domingo, Cely Sto. Domingo, Chris & Norm Santos, Melitta & Tony Santos, Arline, Julie & Jenny Silva, Jardee Stanley, Bryan Tanglao, Chandra Marie Taylor, Jennifer Thorpe, Tom Thurman, Socorro Torres, Mitzy Valerio, Bernadette Viernes, Jeffrey Viernes, Gina Washington, Robert Westbrook, Bill Wihl, John Wihl, Joey Yantis, Samuel Zaki

URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE DIOCESEIt has come to our attention that a man calling himself "Fr. Manuel" or "Frey Manuel" is in the area providing "sacraments" of baptism, first Holy Communion and Quinceañeras for people in secular facilities or people's homes. Be advised he is NOT a Catholic priest and does not have faculties to administer the sacraments. Therefore, this makes the "sacraments" he administers canonically illicit, should not be registered in parish registers and should not be recognized as Catholic sacraments.

Prayer OpportunitiesWORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA: Pope Benedict XVI elevated the World Apostolate of Fatima (The Blue Army). It is now officially associated with the Pontifical Council for the Laity in Rome. We are happy to offer these prayers here at Holy Family. All are encouraged to join us Mondays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Sacristy. For information, please call Phyllis Sadro, (916) 794-6655.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Our Adoration hours are the following: Weekdays: Mon. – Friday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Weekends: Saturdays, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm ; Sundays, No adoration (chapel open for prayer). Please consider sparing an hour of your time during the week for Jesus who gives all His time for us. God bless you! Place your name on the adoration chart at the hour you choose.

VOCATIONS CROSS: If you are interested in taking the Vocation Cross home, please contact Chyrl Marquez through the Parish Office at 723-2494.

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPSUS Air ForceGeoffrey C. Anderson A1C Steven M. BakerSr. Master Sgt. Jason Blair Tech Sgt. Sebastian Brown Tech Sgt. Joseph P. FunkSr. Airman Robert B. RamosSr. Mst Sgt Stephanie WilliamsSr. Airman Brandon WrightUS Army Sgt. Jeffrey Ryan Andrews Sgt. Julien ArmourPVT 2 Justin Baker Sgt. Tyler BrownSSG. Job De HaroWO 3 Robert DearmanCapt.Matthew Ford Anthony GodinezE1 Angie Santiago DeGuzmanSpecialist Damien HartSgt. Tyler Keith JohnsonSgt. Michael L. Monk, III

Pvt 1st Class Richard OliettePvt 1st Class Nicholas RingPvt 1st Class Justin RoamansE3 Cynthia RosalesPvt Nicholas SteelePvt Daniel Torres Capt. Jeffrey Viernes Nicolas Williams WarnerUS Marine CorpsLance Corp Charles M. CarteLance Corp Sean P. DennisonMichaela MorinCorporal Sam SmalleyUS NavyMaritza Alvarez E5 Niko Batres CDR Timothy J. BillerJacquelyn BrownThoms KollE3 Nicholas MattaE4 Shashi MirelesE5 Reginaldo Rosales, Jr.E3 Dominic Washington

Our new Holy Family Parish app is now available to download for iPhone and Android smart phones. Stay connected with our parish throughout the week with instant notifications, an easy-to-access event calendar, and the ability to quickly reply to or share messages via Facebook or Twitter. Also enjoy a bunch of additional features like prayers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silence your phone before Mass or Confession, and much more. Help foster a stronger parish life at Holy Family Parish and better engage the New Evangelization. Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myparish.

www.holyfamilycitrusheights.org

HOLY FAMILY TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:

Discover Your Inheritance as a Child of God

Ephesians was one of the most widely circulated of St. Paul’s writings because of its powerful, practical instructions for disciples of Christ. In fact, its six short chapters contain some of the most discussed passages in the New Testament. The Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance study examines several much-discussed themes in today’s Christian culture and society–the nature of marriage, the purpose and role of the Church, the preeminence of grace in God’s plan, and the reality of spiritual warfare.

In this 8-session program, presenter Jeff Cavins explores what Paul’s letter to the Ephesians tells us about the nature of the Church¬–as a body, as a household, as a mystery, as a communion, as a bride, and as an army. Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance shows the treasures that await us as adopted sons and daughters in the family of God.

This is an 8-week study running every Tuesday morning from September 3, 2019 to October 22, 2019.

We will meet 9:15 for fellowship with study from 9:30-11:30 in the RCIA room of the Community Center.

Cost for the study is $30.

Please contact Jessica at jlendewig@gmail.com or call 916-899-0307 to reserve your space and study materials available for you at our first meeting. We have 14 slots left before we are full. Thank you!

ANNOUNCING: THURSDAY EVENINGS IN THE CHURCHFr. Enrique is pleased to announce a new spiritual opportunity every Thursday evening in the church:

New every Thursday:Confessions 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament 6:30 p.m. Spanish Mass 7:00 p.m.

Come join your parish family in this weekly opportunity!

SQUIRES AND ROSES MEETING, SEPTEMBER 1Our next Squires and Squire Roses meeting will be on Sunday September 1 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon. Come and enjoy an awesome breakfast by our Knights and stay for our Meeting! All Catholic boys and girls10-18 are invited!!

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are looking for volunteers to help after the Saturday mass (4:30 p.m.) and after the 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. masses on Sunday. This requires no more than 15 minutes after the mass. Students needing community service hours are welcome. Training will be provided. Please contact Maris Will at 916-622-3806.

SERVING THE ALTAR OF MERCY – AN ALTAR SERVERS RETREAT

Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 8:45am to 3pm

Marello Youth Retreat Center

6530 Wells Avenue in Loomis

$45 per person. Includes Lunch!

With the new liturgical year just around the corner, this day retreat offers Altar Servers an opportunity to take some quiet time away and reflect once again on the great mysteries we celebrate throughout the year in the Holy Mass.

New and experienced Altar Servers have a special role in the parish community through their service at Holy Mass. Therefore, it is important to maintain a good relationship with God through prayer and friendship as children of God.

• Ideal for new and returning Altar Servers

• Valuable time to break open/study the spirituality of the Altar Server and their duties assisting at Holy Mass. An opportunity to retreat and prepare for the year ahead.

• A gift to yourself that will endure throughout your life

Registration Deadline is September 18. Call (916) 652-6155 or visit www.marelloyrc.org for more information.

WELCOME POTLUCK TODAY AUGUST 25THSunday, August 25 after the Noon Mass, please join us for a potluck celebration in the Community Center to welcome our new parochial vicar Fr. Tristan LaForteza, Deacon Donald Galli, and a Sister from the congregation of Marian Missionaries of Jesus Crucified, MMJC, to our Holy Family Community. Please bring your favorite dish to share as we all know that food is love! We can't wait to see you there.

WELCOME SISTER PUEBLITOMy name is Sister Pueblito, and I am originally from Querétaro, Mexico. I am the eldest of 12 siblings, and I have a sister who is also a religious. I am from the congregation of the Catechist Sisters of Jesus Crucified, which I have been a part of for 33 years, 24 years of which I have served perpetual vows. I received my training at the congregation’s general house in Guadalajara, Mexico. I have worked in the Dioceses of Guerrero, Chiapas, Guadalajara, Guatemala and the Diocese of Monterrey, CA, where I worked with the Institution of Catholic Extension and In Sacramento, CA worked in San Carlos Borromeo Parish for 8 years. Our charism is evangelization and catechesis put at the service of the Church for the construction of the Kingdom of God.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY NEWS AND…The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be in the Community Center next Sunday, September 1st after the 8:30 Mass for a blanket giveaway!

…PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY INVITATION!Would you like to learn how to crochet and help the Legacy Foundation? The Prayer Shawl Ministry will teach an Adult Beginning Crochet Class on Sunday, October 6th after the 8:30 Mass. The $20.00 class will be about 1 1/2 hours long & includes supplies. We have limited supplies so please call or text Janet at 916-270-8276 by September 29th for more info or to reserve a spot.

SVDP FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK--SAVE THE DATEThe Holy Family Conference of St. Vincent de Paul will be hosting our annual Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, September 21st at Christ the King Retreat Center here in Citrus Heights. Last year's event raised over $3000 to help those in need in our community. We hope that this year's walk will be even better, but we need your help. If you can't join us by walking, you can sponsor someone who is a walker. You can register to walk or make a pledge to a walker at www.fopwalk.org. You can also register or make a pledge in person. Questions? Call Steve Fraher at 916-416-3187 or Colette Garrison at 916-873-4799.

LIVING THE GOSPEL OF LIFE“The Church affirms the inviolable dignity of every person, regardless of the duration or extent of the person’s incapacity or dependency. Nothing diminishes the unchangeable dignity and sanctity of a person’s life, or the obligation to protect and care for it.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

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As we continue to move forward with our plans for the repair and renovation of our church one area, we have not addressed is the area of the niches or sometimes referred to as the alcoves. This is the area that houses the statues of the saints, our blessed mother and saint Joseph. Several years ago, we covered up a problem that is now making itself known again. If you look at the bricks around the church, you will notice a white powdery substance on some of them. These spots are usually located near the downspout on the outside of the wall. Water splashing onto the bricks gets absorbed by the bricks which then brings the natural salts, that are in the bricks, to the inside surface, hence the white deposits. Several years ago, we cleaned the powdery substance from the bricks in the alcoves and painted the alcoves white. If you look carefully, the paint in the alcoves is starting to “blister” in several locations, indicating that the walls need to be addressed in terms of a more permanent repair.

In the last couple of weeks, Fr. Enrique has meet with our architect and with the liturgical art consultant team to explore our options concerning how we might repair and improve the appearance of those alcoves. Our Blessed Sacrament chapel was also discussed in terms of how we might make it more inviting and respectful of the real presence of our Lord. We are also considering options of how to also, respectfully, use the as a baby room during mass. Certainly, the blessed sacrament would not be present in the chapel while mass is being celebrated. There are of course repairs that need to be completed in the chapel as well. If you have spent time in the chapel, then you know that the lighting is less than ideal. We also have problems with keeping the pews tightened down to the floor and the wood paneling it the chapel is literally falling off the wall. In the end we should all desire to have a safer, beautiful chapel, respectful of the full presence of our Lord and more visible and inviting to everyone.

As always, thank you for your prayers and support for the success of the repair and renovation of your church.

Building Together the “LEGACY” of Holy Family The Journey of our Faith

Construyendo juntos el “LEGADO” de la Sagrada Familia - Nuestro camino de Fe

“Porque firme es su bondad hacia nosotros, y la fidelidad del Señor perdura para siempre." Salmo 117:2

A medida que continuamos adelante con nuestros planes para la reparación y renovación de nuestra iglesia, un área que no hemos abordado es el área de los nichos. Esta es la zona que alberga las estatuas de los santos, nuestra bendita madre, la Virgen de Guadalupe, y San José. Hace varios años revestimos un problema que ahora se está dando a conocer de nuevo. Si nos fijamos en los ladrillos alrededor de la iglesia, se darán cuenta que hay un polvo blanco en algunos de ellos. Estos puntos se encuentran generalmente cerca de los drenajes del techo y su caída al exterior de la pared. El agua que salpica los ladrillos es absorbida por los ladrillos, sacando sus depósitos de sal natural, de ahí los depósitos blancos. Hace varios años, limpiamos la sustancia polvorienta de los ladrillos en los nichos y los pintamos de color blanco. Si nos fijamos cuidadosamente, la pintura en los nichos está empezando a "ampollarse” en varios lugares, lo que indica que las paredes necesitan ser reparadas de manera rápida y permanente.

En las últimas dos semanas, el Padre Enrique se ha reunido con nuestro arquitecto y con el equipo de consultores de arte litúrgico para explorar nuestras opciones sobre cómo podríamos reparar y mejorar el aspecto de esos nichos. Nuestra capilla del Santísimo Sacramento también se discutió en términos de cómo podríamos hacerla más atractiva y respetuosa de la presencia real de nuestro Señor. También estamos considerando opciones de cómo utilizar mejor el cuarto familiar (o para bebés) durante la misa. Ciertamente, el Santísimo Sacramento no estaría presente en la capilla mientras se celebra la misa. Y por supuesto, hay reparaciones que necesitan ser completadas de inmediato en la capilla. Si has pasado tiempo en la capilla, entonces sabes que la iluminación es menos que ideal. También tenemos problemas manteniendo las bancas pegadas al suelo, y los paneles de madera que cubren las paredes de la capilla se están cayendo. Al final, todos debemos desear tener una capilla más segura y hermosa, respetuosa de la plena presencia de nuestro Señor, una capilla más visible y que nos invite a todos a pasar un tiempo con Él.

Como siempre gracias por sus oraciones y apoyo para el éxito de la reparación y renovación de su iglesia.

Domingo 25 de agosto, 2019REFLEXIÓN SOBRE EL MENSAJE DE HOY

Esta liturgia de la Palabra nos pone ante dos grandes verdades, ambas relacionadas con Dios y su proyecto de salvación. Debemos detener nuestra atención sobre ellas, a fin de hacer crecer en nosotros la conciencia del gran don y del gran compromiso que van unidos a nuestra fe.

El amor de Dios es un amor exigente: ¡es un amor de Dios! Ahora bien, es evidente que tal exigencia está dictada sólo por el amor. No puede ser signo de una voluntad despótica ni, mucho menos, indicio de una autoridad que no deja espacio a la libertad de los otros. También nosotros conocemos las exigencias del amor, unas exigencias que no son menos fuertes que las exigencias de la autoridad. No por ello nos producirá cansancio considerar las exigencias de Dios como signo manifestador de su amor absoluto e incondicionado, preveniente e indulgente. El amor de Dios es un amor universal: no puede ser constreñido dentro de categorías o límites humanos, sino que quiere moverse libremente sobre todos los tiempos y en todos los lugares, a fin de alcanzar a toda la humanidad. A diferencia del nuestro, el amor de Dios no disminuye cuando es participado; es más, cuando se comunica se realiza en plenitud.

Para el creyente, Dios está en el vértice de toda atención y de todo proyecto. Todo lo que constituye la red y el trenzado de nuestras relaciones adquiere significado y valor sólo si, de algún modo, deriva de nuestra relación con Dios y conduce a él. Esta verdad constituye algo así como una fuerza vital que es capaz de regenerar y de motivar todas nuestras decisiones. Para el creyente, Dios está en el centro de todo su pensamiento y de todos sus proyectos; en caso contrario, ya no se podría hablar de fe. Tener a Dios en el centro de nuestra propia vida significa, en concreto, no olvidarle nunca y, sobre todo, no sustituirle nunca con cualquier tipo de ídolos. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA

Pregunta para los niños: ¿Cómo muestran que son seguidores de Cristo?

Pregunta para los jóvenes: Jesús nos dice que ser su discípulo será muy duro. De todas las cosas que Jesús nos dice sobre la forma en la que vivimos nuestras vidas, ¿cuál es la más difícil de hacer? ¿Por qué?

Pregunta para los adultos: Mientras luchan con el Evangelio de hoy, ¿qué señales ven en sus propias vidas de que están "con Dios"?

LECTURAS DE LA PRÓXIMA

SEMANA

Lunes 8/26

Martes 8/27

Miércoles 8/28

Jueves 8/29

Martirio de San Juan Bautista

Viernes 8/30

Sábado 8/31

Domingo 9/1

1ª. Lectura 1Tesalonicenses 1, 1-5. 8b-10

1Tesalonicenses 2, 1-8

1Tesalonicenses 3, 7-13

Jeremías 1, 17-19

1Tesalonicenses 4, 1-8

1Tesalonicenses 4, 9-11

Eclesiástico 3, 17-20. 28-29

Salmo Responsorial

Salmo 149, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6a y 9b

Salmo 138, 1-3. 4-6

Salmo 89, 3-4. 12-13. 14 y 17

Salmo 70, 1-2. 3-4a. 5-6ab. 15ab y 17

Salmo 96, 1 y 2b. 5-6. 10. 11-12

Salmo 97, 1bcde. 7-8. 9

Salmo 67, 4-5ac. 6-7ab. 10-11

2ª. Lectura Hebreos 12, 18-19. 22-24a

Evangelio Mateo 23, 13-22

Mateo 23, 23-26

Mateo 24, 42-51

Marcos 6, 17-29

Mateo 25, 1-13

Mateo 25, 14-30

Lucas 14, 1. 7-14

HOY ES EL POTLUCK DE BIENVENIDA PARA EL PADRE TRISTAN, EL DIACONO DONALD GALLI, Y LAS HERMANAS DE LA CONGREGACIÓN DE JESUS CRUCIFICADO DE LAS MISIONERAS MARIANAS, MMJC ¿Cuándo? HOY Domingo 25 de agosto 1:00 pm (después de la misa de las 12:00) ¿Dónde? En el Centro comunitario de la parroquia, 7817 Old Auburn Rd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

El Padre Tristán Laforteza, el diacono Donald Galli y las Hemanas de la Congregación de Jesús Crucificado de las misioneras marianas MMJC ya llegaron a nuestra parroquia y a la escuela de Holy Family para apoyar en nuestros ministerios y liderar la formación en la escuela parroquial.

El Padre Tristán viene de la Diócesis de Novaliches, Filipinas, donde fue ordenado en el 2011. Lo veremos compartiendo las misas con el Padre Enrique así como otras actividades ministeriales tanto en la escuela como en le parroquia.

Los esperamos el 25 de agosto para darles la bienvenida a la Sagrada Familia.

ALERTA PARA TODA LA COMUNIDAD

La Diócesis de Sacramento nos informa que un hombre que se presenta como el ”Padre Manuel” o “Fray Manuel” está en el área haciendo Bautizos y Primera Comuniones, y haciendo misas de quinceañeras y misas privadas en casas y en otros lugares. Esta persona NO ES UN SACERDOTE CATOLICO y no tiene ninguna facultad para administrar los sacramentos u oficiar la Santa Misa. Cualquier sacramento que este “supuesto” sacerdote dispense NO es legal según

la Ley Canónica y por lo tanto es inválido y no será reconocido como un sacramento en el registro de la Iglesia.

CONOZCAN A LA HERMANA. PUEBLITO PACHECO. Soy originaria de Querétaro, México, soy la mayor de 12 hermanos, tengo una hermana que también es religiosa. Vengo de la Congregación de las Hermanas Catequistas de Jesús Crucificado donde tengo 33 años que ingrese a la congregación y llevo 24 años de votos perpetuos. Recibí mi formación en la casa general en Guadalajara, México. He trabajado en las diócesis de Guerrero y Chiapas. Guadalajara y Guatemala. También estuve en la diócesis de Monterrey, donde estuve trabajando con la institución de Catholic Extension y en la diócesis de Sacramento, CA, donde estuve trabajando en la parroquia de San Carlos Borromeo durante 8 años. Nuestro carisma es la evangelización y la catequesis puesto al servicio de la iglesia para la construcción del reino.

VEN A CONOCER MÁS DE TU FE Tenemos dos oportunidades para aprender más de nuestra fe católica. Todos los que quieran aprender más de la fe católica, la hna. Pueblito estará ofreciendo 2 clases: Clase de formación de la vida cristiana Lunes de 7:00pm a 8:30pm – Clase de biblia Viernes 7:00pm a 8:30pm ¡Los esperamos!

LLEVE LA CRUZ DE LAS VOCACIONES DE LA CASA El programa “Cruz por las vocaciones” invita a las familias a que lleven la Santa Cruz a su casa por una semana. Si está interesado en participar en este programa por favor llame a Nora Borja al 916-723-6309.

UNA NUEVA OPORTUNIDAD PARA EL ENCUENTRO CON DIOS Ya empezamos con una nueva oportunidad para acercarnos al Señor. Ahora, todos los jueves tendremos confesiones de 5:00pm a 6:30pm, luego la Bendición con el Santísimo Sacramento a las 6:30pm y terminaremos con la misa en español a las 7:00pm. Los esperamos.

10º ANIVERSARIO DE FIRE NORCAL JAM ¿Cuándo? Sábado, 14 de septiembre, 2019 de 9:00AM-9:00PM ¿Donde? Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo ¡Comienza el año de la juventud y el Ministerio de adultos jóvenes en la celebración del 10º aniversario de ON FiRE NorCal Jam! Únase a nosotros el sábado 14 de septiembre de 2019 en Six Flags Discovery Kingdom para un día de oración e inspiración-con los obispos del norte de California, invitados especiales Jamie Grace y fr. Rob Galea (y muchos más), tiempo de viaje exclusivo para todos los huéspedes de ON FiRE, y el oportunidad de reunirse como una iglesia encendida en el amor de Cristo, con adolescentes de todo el norte de California. Para comprar boletos y para más información, por favor visite www.onfirenorcal.com

FIESTA INTERNACIONAL DE LA IGLESIA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA

Sábado 7 de Septiembre de 4:00pm to 10:00pm Domingo 8 de Septiembre de 9:00am to 3:00pm

¿Dónde? Aquí en la parroquia, 7817 Old Auburn Rd, Citrus Heights

Vengan a disfrutar de un gran evento familiar para vivir en comunidad. Habrá comida internacional, deliciosos Tacos, Pupusas, gran variedad de comida Filipina (Pancit, Lumpia, Adobo, Arroz), BBQ y hamburguesas. También habrá venta de bebidas frías, refrescos, cerveza y vino. Tambien tendremos entretenimiento incluyendo show de baile, Karaoke, oportunidad para bailar y mucho más. Todos el dinero recaudado serán destinados para el Fondo de Legado y la renovación de la iglesia.

DIRECTORIO DE MINISTERIOS EN ESPAÑOL

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APOSTOLADO Maggie González 916-276-6525

CATECISMO Bonnie Johnson 916-723-2494

CORO DOMINGO Jorge Rivera 916-223-2448

CORO SÁBADO Roberto Gervacio 916-349-6619

CRUZ DE LAS VOCACIONES

Nora Borja 916-723-6309

MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE EUCARISTÍA

Reginaldo Rosales 916-495-4011 Ary Arauz 916-524-9029

HOSPITALIDAD Manuel & Beatriz Reta 916-969-2284 Segoviano & Marcela Guzmán 916-693-4225

JÓVENES Llamar a la oficina 916-723-2494

LECTORES Martin Peralta 916-243-9600

Ministerio de los enfermos y duelo.

Esther De León 916-962-2209

ORACIÓN CARISMÁTICA

Josefina Martínez 916-504-7433

RICA PARA ADULTOS

Angelita Carrillo 916-239-9844 Silvestre López 916-821-4208

SACRISTANES Silvestre López 916-821-4208 Fernando Valdez 916-600-2030

CALENDARIO AGOSTO 2019

Horario de la oficina Lunes a viernes 9:30 a.m. a 2:30 p.m.

CONFESIONES son los jueves de 5:00 a 6:30pm

Internacional de

Holy Family Parish International

La Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia 7817 Old Auburn Rd, Citrus Heights, CA

Come and enjoy delicious Tacos, Mole & Memelitas Oaxaquenas, Popusas, Filipino Food (Pancit, Lumpia, Adobo, BBQ, Rice), Hamburgers, ice cold drinks, Beer,

Wine and a Sweet shop Music, Dancing, Karaoke, dance show

(Baile Folklorico & Filipino dances) & much more Ven y disfruta de deliciosos Tacos, Mole y Memelitas Oaxaqueñas, Popusas,

Comida Filipina (Pancit, Lumpia, Adobo, BBQ, Arroz), Hamburguesas, hot dogs, raspados, agua frescas, Cerveza y Vino y una tienda de dulces

Musica, Baile, Karaoke, danza (Baile Folklorico & baile Filipino) y mucho mas

All Proceeds benefit The LEGACY FUND

September 7 7 de Septiembre 4:00pm to 10:00pm

September 8 8 de Septiembre 9:00am to 3:00pm

MINISTRIES & CHURCH AFFILIATIONS

Angelic Dusters Please call the Parish Office (916) 723-2494

Catholic Ladies Relief Society Kim Malone (916) 726-0255

Catholics Returning Home Bill & Chris Swars (916) 722-5578

Eucharistic Adoration Please call the Parish Office (916) 723-2494

Evenings for the Engaged Bill and Joyce Gray (916) 723-8372

Feed the Needy Nora Martinez (916) 721-0793 Grace Ngatia (916) 402-4161

Fellowship and Welcoming Ministry Mario & Mari Soto (916) 397-2023 Leanne Etcheverry (916) 872-5703

Fine Arts League Mary Petrella (916) 723-2494

Knights of Columbus George Eilhart, Grand Knight (916) 987-7367

Knights of Columbus Squires John Freeman (916) 723-8211

Loaves & Fishes Please call (916) 446-0874

Ministry to Sick Deacon Mark Hronicek (916) 723-2494 ext. 138 Esther De León (916) 962-2209

Ministry to the Disabled Amor Taylor (916) 723-2494

Prayer Shawl Ministry Janet Leuschen (916) 270-8276

Preschool & Childcare (Holy Family School) Gina Diaz Director (916) 722-4620

Pro-Life Ministry Please call the Parish Office (916) 723-2494

Scouts Cub Scouts - Todd Newburn (530) 955-1200 Girl Scouts & Brownies - TBA

Society of St. Vincent De Paul Ben Ramos (916) 722-0264

Vocations Cross Chyrl Marquez (916) 723-2494

Women’s Council Leanne Etcheverry (916) 872-5703

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Pastoral Council - Consejo Pastoral Contact the Parish Office: (916) 723-2494

Hispanic Apostlate/ Apostolado Hispano Contact: Maggie Gonzales (916) 276-6525

Liturgy Council - Consejo LiturgicoContact: Deacon Mark Holt (916) 723-2494

Finance Council - Consejo Finanzas Contact the Parish Office: (916) 723-2494

Parish Bookkeeper - Contador Contact the Parish Office: (916) 723-2494

Faith Formation -Catecismo Bonnie Johnson (916) 956-2945

RCIA - RICA para AdultosIrene Hronicek HF-RCIA@Surewest.net Angelita Carrillo (916) 239-9844

Youth and Young Adult Ministry - Ministerio de Jóvenes Grados 9-12 Hagen Lendewig (916) 721-8329 youthminister-hfc@surewest.net

Baptism Instruction - Platicas PrebautismalesPlease contact the Parish Office (916) 723-2494

Eucharistic Ministers - Ministros de la ComuniónDeacon Mark Holt (916) 723-2494 Reginaldo Rosales (916) 495-4011 Ary Arauz (916) 524-9029

Lectors - Proclamadores de la PalabraBernadette Viernes lectors-hfc@surewest.net Martin Peralta (916) 243-9600

Altar Servers - AcolitosJohn Freeman (916) 723-8211 Edwin Valdez (916) 349-1741

Music Ministry - Ministerio de MusicaJohn Wihl (916) 215-3459 Jorge Rivera (916) 223-2448

Hospitality - HospitalidadLeane Etcheverry (916) 872-5703 Manuel & Beatriz Reta (916) 969-2284 Segoviano & Marcela Guzman (916) 693-4225

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